Criminal Liability of Legal Persons in Case of Computer Crime: A European Union Response
Criminal Liability of Legal Persons in Case of Computer Crime: A European Union Response
Author(s): Libor KlimekSubject(s): Criminal Law, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, EU-Legislation
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: criminal liability; legal persons; computer crime; Framework Decision 2001/413/JHA on combating fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment; Directive 2013/40/EU;
Summary/Abstract: The contribution deals with the criminal liability of legal persons in case of computer crime. It is divided into three sections. The first section briefly introduces computer crime and relevant legislation of the European Union in the area of criminal law, which is the basis of that liability. While the second section is focused on provisions of criminal liability of legal persons, the third section is focused on sanctions for legal persons.
Journal: International and Comparative Law Review
- Issue Year: 15/2015
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 135-143
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English